Gary Neville cheers for Chelsea during Carabao Cup final – prompting Jamie Carragher to laugh at the Man United legend
- Manchester United legend Gary Neville cheered for Chelsea ahead of the final
- But he was left disappointed as Liverpool defeated the Blues to win the Carabao Cup
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Gary Neville showed his support for Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side faced the Reds in the first final of the season hoping to spice up a season to forget for the Blues.
And Manchester United legend Neville cheered them on ahead of the final, prompting Jamie Carragher to laugh at him.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the showdown, he said: “Chelsea have a much better chance than I thought a few months ago, so let’s hope it’s a good game and Chelsea wins.”
Neville’s wish did not come true as Liverpool won the League Cup for the tenth time thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s header deep into extra time.
After a goal was disallowed for offside in the first half, the Dutch defender rose high and headed home from a corner in the 128th minute.
‘It means so much. You’ve seen all the young buoys spend the extra time, it’s incredible. I am so proud of the team,” said Van Dijk.
‘Intense game for both teams, they had chances, we had chances. Great, the first trophy as Liverpool captain, so let’s enjoy it.’
To Neville’s misery, Liverpool remain in contention for three more trophies in Jurgen Klopp’s final season.
The Reds are currently one point ahead of Manchester City and top of the Premier League with twelve games remaining.
They are also one of the favorites to win the Europa League ahead of their last-16 clash with Sparta Prague next month.
